NJ Transit To Resume Full Schedule July 6

NEW JERSEY — NJ Transit announced this week that its trains, including light rail, will resume their regular weekday schedule on July 6. Buses already resumed their regular weekday schedules on Monday, June 8.

"Travel should be limited to essential purposes only," says the website.

Ridership will likely remain lower than before the coronavirus crisis, as some continue to work at home. However, the trains and buses also are restricting capacity to 50 percent as a safety measure.

Other coronavirus safety measures will remain in place — including mandating face coverings for riders and drivers.

Here is what Gov. Murphy said last month about safety measures for NJ Transit as the state enters phase 2 of reopening, including disinfecting each day.

NJ Transit noted this week, on its page announcing the new schedules, "Executive Order 125 requires NJ TRANSIT to limit occupancy by passengers to 50 percent of the stated maximum vehicle capacity on all buses, trains and light rail vehicles, in addition to the requirement for customers and personnel onboard vehicles to wear a face covering at all times."

Whether staffing keeps up remains to be seen. On Wednesday night, several buses from Hoboken to Manhattan throughout the evening were canceled due to a lack of operator availability.

Here is a link you can use any time to find your up-to-date train schedule.

Here is a link you can use any time to find your up-to-date bus schedule.

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